Monday, 23 April 2012

Blog Week 2012 - 3KCBWDAY1 - Colour

I wasn't sure what this adventure would entail, but I am sure it is going to be a lot of fun! :D

So todays' topic is on colour - my choice of colour for my projects.

I must admit that when buying wool for my projects, it largely depends on the person I am knitting for or the purpose of the project. I made this shawl for example for my darling neighbour. I chose this blue wool as she has blue eyes, but also she is such a caring being that I felt the blue would be the ideal protection for such a beautiful soul.

These red socks were made in fire-engine red for their temperature regulating attributes. Nothing warms your feet and gets the circulation going like some RED. (They are a bit fuzzled from so much wear and tear!)

I used to work as a colour therapist for a while and as such delved deeply into the colours and their symbolism, and I guess through this work I became acutely aware of colours I choose and their deeper meanings. That said it doesn't stop me falling for a gorgeous skein of wool when I see one.

Some of my finished projects - definitely more of earthy tones, but lots of greys and browns.

Looking at my stash of wool, which is not enormous, I must admit that it tends to be dominated by colour-changing wools and blues and greys. I think that is where I am at the present moment in my knitting although I feel myself being drawn into the simple one-tones for some wonderful patterns that I would like to try my hand at in the near future. Definitely some Green involved soon!

Thanks for visiting - hope you have a great start to Blog Week!

(3KCBWDAY1)

See You tomorrow!I must come back and edit - After looking at my pictures and stash, I saw just what a creature of habit I am. Yes, my stash has colour in it....but these have either been given to me or bought for a bargain. I so feel the need to change the colours I work with. So I am going to attempt to break the mold and go way out of my comfort zone the next time I buy wool. Will keep you posted!Hmmmm - interesting and this is only Day 1!

22 comments:

What a beautiful shawl - your lucky neighbour!You see, these are the colours that I want to buy - but the bright ones just seem to come home with me! I'l have to go into a lys with a reminder to buy earthy tones :)

Ahhh, we seem to be both creatures of the same habit. Somehwat drawn to the earthy(or a I like to call them "safe") tones.I SO SO loved your comment about your friend and the colour blue protecting her soul. Colour therapy sounds like a very interesting subject to me.I look forward to see how you are going to challenge yourself colourwise. Shall we make a deal?

Thank you :DI do love those earthy colours don't I? I am guessing it is in an attempt to reconnect on this side of the globe that I find these colours so comforting?! Oh well, now I am off to find some pinks, purples, and greens!

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